EWJ vs NBJP
iShares MSCI Japan ETF compared with Neuberger Japan Equity ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
EWJ
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
NBJP
Neuberger Japan Equity ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- NBJP yields more today: 1.99% vs 1.06% (forward).
- EWJ pays twice a year; NBJP pays once a year.
- Over the last year NBJP delivered the higher total return: +22.0% vs +17.9% (price change plus payouts).
- EWJ is cheaper to own: 0.49% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | EWJ | NBJP |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $94.10 | $35.51 |
| TTM yield | 0.53% | 1.99% |
| Forward yield | 1.06% | 1.99% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.002 | $0.705 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 16, 2026 (est.) | Dec 20, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% | 0.50% |
| 1-year payout growth | -69.7% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -8.1% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 54/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +17.9% | +22.0% |
| 1-year price return | +17.3% | +19.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 23.5B | 125.4M |
| Years paying | 29.2 | 1.8 |
| Sector / category | Japan Stock | Japan Stock |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| EWJ | NBJP | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 106.3 | 281.6 |
| Income per year | $106 | $199 |
| Income per month (avg) | $9 | $17 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model EWJ · Model NBJP
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWJ Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.501 | Est. |
| EWJ Jun 18, 2027 | Jul 2, 2027 | $0.501 | Est. |
| NBJP Dec 20, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.705 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
EWJNBJP
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, EWJ or NBJP?
NBJP currently has the higher trailing yield: EWJ yields 0.53% and NBJP yields 1.99%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do EWJ and NBJP pay?
EWJ pays twice a year and NBJP pays once a year. EWJ's next ex-date is Dec 16, 2026 and NBJP's is Dec 20, 2026.
Is EWJ or NBJP better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. EWJ and NBJP differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.